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As am I.

(She smiles ever so faintly at his kindness.)

I want you to come see the hatchlings. They're not so scary as you imagine.

[ Dany will see the excitement on his face. Asdfghjkl. ]

Really!? Can I?

Come over when you are available. (She gives him her address in Fayren.) I think they will like you.

I'll be right there, then. [ Yaaay! (≧▽≦) ]

[ With that said, he ends the feed. He carries both his swords and leaves to meet Dany. Since both lived in the same city it became much easier to move to where she was staying. At last, he spots her residence, looking at the entrance and its surroundings for her. ]

Daenerys-san!? It is me, Souji Okita!

(His call will be answered with the happy, curious chirps of a pair of hatchlings. Daenerys opens the door and they scamper out to meet him, wings flapping. It won't be long before they try to fly.)

I thought you would like them to greet you.

[ AAAAHHH THEY ARE SO CUTE (/▽＼*)｡o○♡ ]

[ The anticipation is visible all over him as he bends ~~the knee~~ and greets them with opened arms, a gentle chuckle as they tiny jump trying to reach his head. ]

They are quite small... and strong! I've never imagined seeing dragons in my whole life.

(The pair are a boy and a girl. The boy is black with accents in red and the girl has a pretty purple hue to her scales. They sniff him and crawl on him, giving calls of joy. Humans are a source of love and protection in their eyes.)

They're smart too. They know when someone means them harm and when someone genuinely cares for them.

[ Souji laughs. ] So they can see through me, huh?

[ Having them onto him, he reaches with his hands to hold the babies, placing them on his shoulder.

Then proceeds to make a triumphant gesture, each fist on each side of his waist, enthusiastically. ]

Now I am a Dragon Lord!

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Yes, they can. (She smiles softly as the babies perch on his shoulder, huffing out small clouds of steam. His pose and his claim make her laugh and she walks forward, caressing the little hatchlings on their cheeks.)

You might be able to claim that if you help them grow. You're welcome to visit whenever you like.

[ The bushi looks briefly at her in awe, just before he offers a faint smile, his shoulders giving a slight jerk at the baby dragons letting their breaths out. He disengages from his pose. ]

A-Ah--!

[ As Dany gets closer to him to pet them, Souji blushes in shame. ]

O-Of course! But-- I'm afraid I have no knowledge about dragons. How can I make them grow?

You feed them, talk to them, let them rest...

(She is amused by his reactions and she holds out a hand for the babies to touch and grab onto.)

They are like any other children.

[ ... Oh. Like children, then.

With flushed cheeks still, Souji looks inside the collar of his kimono, showing a small paper wrapper and folds it out. Inside there's some kompeitō sweets he carried with him since morning.

His voice is somewhat apologetic. ]

Maybe next time I'll bring some meat slices for them. [ Handing the sweets to her instead. ] Here, have some.

You are very kind. (She takes the sweets curiously before smiling at him.) Will you share them with me?

(The two hatchlings climb down on their own and scurry after some toys, practicing their hunting moves. At their size, said moves are more adorable than terrifying.)

Of course. You are my friend now.

[ It was... new to him. In the past, he would never dare to consider a woman a friend since Sae, the maid at the Shiei Hall Dojo he teached at, tried to take her own life before his eyes because she couldn't accept his rejection of a marriage proposal.

Now, after so long, after swearing off any interaction with women, it's thanks to Kamiya he can have a bond with a beautiful lady.

Souji chuckles at Dany, making a gesture on how to eat a hard sweet. ]

Looks like a gem, so you have to savor it in your mouth first. Once it becomes soft, you can bite finally.

[ He eyes at the hatchlings playing around, learning how to move around and hunt. ]

How long will it take for them to grow larger?

I'm honored. (She needs friends. Daenerys was careful about making them in Westeros; she suspects that a lot of people are going to try to use her for her claim to the Iron Throne. However here, there is no such burden. It's nice to spend time with someone because they are kind.)

I see... (The sweet is popped into her mouth and she does as he says, her eyes widening slightly at the flavor.) I've never tasted anything that can even compare! What is it made out of?

(Her eyes soften when she turns back to the hatchlings.)

My sons grew rapidly; it took them only a few years to grow to the size of ships. I can't say these two will be the same, but it doesn't matter. I will take them where they need to go.

[ He offers her a heartfelt smile, really enjoying her company. ]

The main ingredient is a grain of coarse sugar with layers of sugar syrup. See how it is hard? You need to melt it in your mouth a little while so you can bite with your back teeth.

They look like the stars!~ [ She would see his enthusiasm when it comes to sweets. ]

Th-The size of ships!? In only a few years!? [ Eyes widen in honest suprise as he turns to the babies, then back to Dany. ] Were you able to ride them? Was it possible?

Is there another flavor added to it or am I just tasting the sugar?

(He needs to be careful with them. She has seen the teeth of those who are very fond of sweets and his smile will not always be so bright if he isn't careful.)

Yes. I rode my black into battle and his brothers accompanied us.

Well, it tastes like... [ He tries to look for suitable words for her. Then realization comes instantly. ] ... toffee syrup! It'd be mistaken as honey, but it isn't sugar nor honey as a whole. [ Despite the different colors (white, light blue, light pink and light green), the kompeitō have the same, slight flavor.

That sentiment is very much appreciated, Dany. His oral hygiene isn't perfect but he does his best to keep enjoying his beloved sweets~ (and he's amazed by the options this world provides for everyone) ]

So you think we'd be able to ride these babies once they grow?

[ Crouching down to see the hatchlings as they come closer to him. Yes. He said 'we', and he will ask Dany how to when they are ready. ]

If I didn't know better, I would say you have aspirations to be a baker. (Or a candy maker. His passion for it shines through his description and she thinks he might be quite good at it.)

I don't see why not. They can grow accustomed to carrying a rider and they can even learn cues.

(She smirks at the use of "we", bending down to lift one of the hatchlings when the pair have a small disagreement.)

[ Souji laughs at her validating. ] Oh no! They would fire me for eating the end product. That I know.

I'm content with only savoring them. My destiny was to become a great swordsman. I'm fine with being an instructor. [ And he's quite proud of his accomplishment. ]

Cues, huh?

[ Carefully, he takes the remaining hatchling and stands with it, uplifting as he would with a puppy or kitten. ]

Burn... Burn!

I think you would grow tired of it eventually. (Space can make affection stronger for things as well as people.)

You need a lot of patience to be an instructor. (He seems to have the right nature for it, however.) Wait -

(Her eyes widen at his "lesson" for the hatchling and she quickly places her hand before the little dragon's mouth. The flames are blocked by her palm and fingers.)

[ She has a point. ] That's true.

I have the patience. Nevertheless, my students always say I'm too hard on them. [ Such was the Souji Okita: a talented swordsman, a sweets eater, a part-time doofus and a very strict teacher. ]

[ AAAaaahhh. ] [ Watching how Dany's hand is burned without expecting it, Souji's horrified face becomes completely red and sweaty. ] DA-DA-DAENERYS-SAN!!!! ARE YOU HURT!? I'M SO SO SORRY!!

Are you? (She thinks she would like to see him being strict. Her smile is more than a little mischievous at the thought.

However his reaction to her blocking the fire chases away that mischief. She stretches her fingers and turns her hand so he can see that her skin is unmarred.)

He didn't hurt me.

I... feel carried away, y-yes. [ His face, still red, is a mixture of confusion at her mischievous smile and embarrassment for what happened with the tiny dragon.

What makes it even more jarring is how her hand's skin is intact, only covered in soot. With him still carrying the winged baby into one arm, he holds her hand as to inspect it. ]

... How--?

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